Online Directory / ACS
…know the synod has an online directory/handbook? YES! AccessACS – Tip 2 How to create your account in Access ACS, the synod’s online directory/handbook. AccessACS – Tip 3 How to…
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Global Companions
…include a Partnership Consultation with a focus on Theological Education Dec. 10-12, visits in our Companion Dioceses (like a synod) Dec. 13-17, and ELCSA Anniversary Celebrations Dec. 18-21. Pr. Hollie…
Mission Grant Applications Now Open
…507-627-9046 (office) 320-310-8851 (cell) Endowment Committee Members: Pr. Anthony Christoffels Chuck Engebretson Caren Johnson Steve Joul Wendy Seefeldt Richard Isder Pr. Tim Larson, Secretary Pr. Stephen Cook Bp. Jon Anderson…
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Seven Steps in the Call Process for Congregations
…is decided. The call committee develops interview questions and a strategy. It is recommended that call committee conduct a practice interview. 5. Considering Candidates (Competency, Chemistry, Commitment) Synod staff presents…
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SW MN Synod Survey – Bishop Election Feedback
…distributed as broadly as possible to congregational leadership, staff, committees, teams, worshipers, current participants, ministries – as many people as possible through email or online. The link will be active…
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Bishop’s Report for Synod Council
…(which we thankfully had already been using for years). Our communication has moved dramatically towards digital forms (emails, enews, cell phones, online webinars). Like everyone else we experienced layer after…
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Synod Assembly App
…Set-Up Instructions Click here https://guidebook.com/g/swmn2019/ Scroll down to GET THE ELCA ORGANIZATION & EVENTS APP. Click a button to download on the App Store or insert your cell number to…
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Compensation Guidelines
…Zoom Recording from October, 2024 Click each link to download a PDF. 2026 Compensation Guidelines 2025 Compensation Guidelines 2024 Compensation Guidelines 2023 Compensation Guidelines 2022 Compensation Guidelines Beginning January…
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Annual Congregation Meetings
…Tips for Congregational Meetings (PDF) Meeting Recording – “Annual Meetings and Annual Budgets: A Time to Give Thanks and Look Ahead” (Nov. 30, 2023) Creating a Narrative Spending Plan (PDF)…
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Steering Through the Fog
…Guidance. Here is new guidance from May 18, 2021. COVID-19 Preparedness Plan Requirements for Faith-based Communities, Places of Worship, Weddings, and Funerals, Stay Safe MN At the bottom, the first…
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